Top positive review

So, I'm 33 and the fact that someone thought to redesign the classic umbrella to be more functional blew my mind. And I will say that the way this one looks when it's rolled up still seems odd to me, but my god, it's so functional! I live in Ohio, where spring is just a constant barrage of cold rain and wind. This umbrella is incredibly helpful for dealing with these conditions and I am so happy that I decided to buy it. It opens and closes easily, it's lightweight, and the design on the inside makes me hate everything just a little bit less. I paid $10 more for an umbrella that was rated well on Amazon that takes both hands and all my strength to close, so this one definitely wins.

Top critical review

Revised ReviewI ordered this umbrella in June 2018. Within 3-4 uses, the tips at the end of the ribs started breaking off. I noticed they were soldered together very poorly. I used tape to hold the ends together. After several more uses, the umbrella stopped opening completely. Half the umbrella would open while the other half jammed up. Now, one of the joints between the stretcher and the rib has broken and poked through the underside of the umbrella. This turned out to be a costly piece of junk. After 4 months of occasional use, it is useless. If I could still return it, I would.

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Seriously, best purchase ever. So convenient. I hate umbrellas because I get so freaking wet trying to close it while getting in the car and this is a game changer! It’s a little long but it’s so worth it when you can stay dry and keep your car dry too! Already recommended everyone at work and in my family to get this and I rarely tell people to go spend their money.

UPDATE!10/2018So I ordered this on June 23, 2018 and today is October 30, 2018. I’ve used the umbrella maybe 10 times since it barely rains here and sometimes I’ve forgotten it. Some downsides. After a couple times using it the little tips would come off every so often. Not a huge deal to me and I would just pop them back on. Recently though, one of the metal lines (not sure the actual term) that goes from the top center to the tips broke and it now pokes through the other material when I try to close it and also makes it harder to open. It still works somewhat and the convenience is just perfect with keeping my car and myself completely dry. I just wish it was more durable especially for the price. If I had to pick between another more durable traditional umbrella or this one, I’d still pick this one mostly for that convenience. Lowering a star due to these reasons.

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I cannot be in the sun and hats hurt my head. My daughter saw these amazing umbrellas and bought me one to use on outings to the park, amusement park, shopping, etc. I was really surprised by how well it worked! The umbrella has a little weight to it, but I got used to that after the first use. I found that I did not hold the umbrella by the "C" handle, as I felt the weight might snap the "C" handle off from the pole. (I had also read reviews that said the "C" handle broke off and for this reason took away a star). It felt most comfortable holding the umbrella pole just above the "C" handle. When in the ladies room, I could be hands free by putting my hand thru the "C" and carrying the umbrella on my wrist. This feature is great when shopping, looking at items, paying, etc. The velcro strap keeps the umbrella closed and easy to carry or store. I love the leaves on the interior - outside it makes me feel like I am under the trees. The opposite way the umbrella closes takes a little getting used to from a standard umbrella. But, after several openings and closings, you get the hang of it. Love this umbrella - rain or shine!

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I have seen this inverted umbrella before and finally purchased it after months of considering it since it's not as cheap as regular umbrella. Now, I'm glad I bought it. It keeps me relatively dryer compared to conventional umbrella when getting into my car. and walking my dog. The inverted design is great for getting into the car and the handle is great for walking my dog while trying to hold on to the umbrella. The only reason for 4 stars is the mechanism to open and close the umbrella isn't very secure. I have some difficult time pulling the umbrella close because the locking mechanism is loose and the umbrella won't stay close without putting some effort into it.

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I paid $18.99 for mine after Thanksgiving, but should've waited to buy today at $13.74. It's an ok umbrella. Yes, it's novel that it works 'reverse' than a traditional one. People were amused when I brought it to work. My complaints is the overall quality. When I first received it, the material wasn't attached to one of the spokes. I had to pull it over to make it open correctly. The 'tip' should have a protective cap or something similar. When stored standing up, the material of umbrella touches the floor without any sort of protection. Over time, it'll discolor and may even tear. Overall feeling is flimsy. I would've paid more for a more sturdy umbrella.

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After discarding all of my torn up, leaky and non-working umbrellas, I decided to try something new. As a senior citizen, some umbrellas are difficult to open and close because of decreased hand strength. I ordered two of the inverted umbrellas, for me and my daughter. So far I have used mine twice and I think it's going to be very nice. It opens and closes very easily and the way it closes while getting into the car, keeps the water from coming down into the car. So far, so good. Love the double thickness! Also, mine is the London design and I got a compliment on it the first time I used it.

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I love the look of maple leaves on the inside of the umbrella & I appreciate the design that is supposed to keep it from turning inside out in high winds. I have mixed feelings about the length of the handle, though. On the one hand, I like how the handle rests on my wrist to leave my hand free, but on the other hand the handle doesn’t collapse like others do & it is very large to lug around.

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I live and work in a desert climate where temperatures reach 130+ degrees Fahrenheit. I needed an umbrella to provide added protection from the sun. This umbrella seems to shade more than a traditional rain umbrella and does not allow as much heat through. As for wind proof it is hard to handle in the wind. It’s too strong to fight sometimes because of the double layers, so I have to put it down when it’s too windy. The locking mechanism that holds the umbrella open is very sensitive. If you don’t push it just right you have to try several times to lock open. The handle is a bit awkward to hold. I find myself holding above the round handle. It is however nice to be able to hang it from your wrist when you need your hands free. All and all, I do like this umbrella and I love the colors. It is bigger than it looks on the pictures and I do get lots of compliments...

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I just love the patterns on these umbrellas. I also love the concept of it being reversible, the c-shaped handle and the fact that it will stand on it's own to dry. I've only had the opportunity to use it a couple of times and so far so good. I don't like that the "shaft" is plastic. I'm a little concerned about how it will perform in a high wind. I bought several for Christmas gifts and all of the patterns were pretty. I like that some have a pattern underneath and a solid color on the top.

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I’ve been wanting this product for some time now. There were an abundance of them from various vendors on Amazon. I didn’t notice much difference so I just pulled the trigger and selected one. I love the idea of this umbrella, however I am concerned about the quality of it. I bought the pink flamingo design and the picture panels don’t line up exactly (about a 1/4 inch off). There was also a plastic cap that has come loose from the shaft. So as I say I have doubts about the quality. In all fairness I have owned it for at least 2 months and it has worked fine. Although I’ve only had to use it twice.

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I bought this umbrella before I found another brand for the same price. I can’t say I would highly recommend this one. While it does work well it doesn’t feel as solid and sturdy as the other brand I have purchased. This is my backup umbrella. It serves its purpose I just don’t feel like it would hold up as well with the wind. Nice design and does what it is made to. The boning is just weaker than expected.